We had a party a few weeks back and served some finger foods. One of the items was Gino's pizza rolls. I know....it was my wife's idea but they are pretty tasty. Anywho, one of the guests asked me if they were eggrolls.

I came up with this one racking my brain for something to feed two friends of mine that are vegan. Pizza without dairy or meat scared me, and I thought it would be really lame, but it turned out so good that everyone asks for it at parties (even meat eaters!). Its also really easy to make because all the prep cooking is done in one pan. If you don't have an asian market, all these ingredients can be found at Whole Foods.

Thai Pizza:Reduce coconut milk till thick (normal pizza sauce consistency) with a few fresh gangala lime leaves. For the last few minutes of reducing I drop fresh vegetables into the coconut milk. Good choices are green beans, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and red peppers, all cut in to very small pieces. Once veggies are softened I discard the gangala lime leaves and mix in a little green curry pasteTop the pizza with asian basil (very different flavor than italian, and amazing!)

Do not substitute italian basil! asian sausage or any minced meat goes great on this pizza as well.

I came up with this one racking my brain for something to feed two friends of mine that are vegan. Pizza without dairy or meat scared me, and I thought it would be really lame, but it turned out so good that everyone asks for it at parties (even meat eaters!). Its also really easy to make because all the prep cooking is done in one pan. If you don't have an asian market, all these ingredients can be found at Whole Foods.

Thai Pizza:Reduce coconut milk till thick (normal pizza sauce consistency) with a few fresh gangala lime leaves. For the last few minutes of reducing I drop fresh vegetables into the coconut milk. Good choices are green beans, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and red peppers, all cut in to very small pieces. Once veggies are softened I discard the gangala lime leaves and mix in a little green curry pasteTop the pizza with asian basil (very different flavor than italian, and amazing!)

Do not substitute italian basil! asian sausage or any minced meat goes great on this pizza as well.

I bet it is good. I make a Thai green curry ceviche about the same way.

« Last Edit: February 04, 2011, 02:28:16 PM by TXCraig1 »

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#2/Korean pizza with homemade kimchi and pulled pork with my Korean style sauce, a sour hot sweet combination. The cheese mellows out the heat of the kimchi but I used no red pepper flakes upon eating, plenty of spicy heat. Garnished with black sesame seeds. I used seasame oil in the dough but really didn't taste it.Don

Making crab won tons is a pain so I tried turning it into a pizza. Cracker crust kinda reminds me of wonton wrappers when rolled out thin. Anyway, mixed up some crab wonton filling (cream cheese, ginger, garlic, canned crab, green onions). Parbaked the crust. Spread the filling/topping. Sprinkled some green onions to be garnishy. Plopped it back in the 475 oven for a bit.

Flavor was lighter than anticipated as I put a sh**load of ginger in the mix. I think I should have added some soy and maybe some rooster sauce. Maybe next time.

buceriasdon

Hi Smith, Wish I could find crab meat in a can around here, but never have seen it. My other cooking passion is my wok and I never make a wok sauce without "rooster" in it. I don't know what I would do if the stores here stopped carrying it. I know what you mean about taste changes, the balance of flavors being off after baking. Sometimes the blend is just right, others times, needs work. Nice job.Don

Making crab won tons is a pain so I tried turning it into a pizza. Cracker crust kinda reminds me of wonton wrappers when rolled out thin. Anyway, mixed up some crab wonton filling (cream cheese, ginger, garlic, canned crab, green onions). Parbaked the crust. Spread the filling/topping. Sprinkled some green onions to be garnishy. Plopped it back in the 475 oven for a bit.

Flavor was lighter than anticipated as I put a sh**load of ginger in the mix. I think I should have added some soy and maybe some rooster sauce. Maybe next time.

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#3 and I'm not done yet. Mu Shu pork and mushrooms with something I've never tried before but was outstanding, heart of palm. Try it on Oriental style pizzas, quite good. I use it quite a bit in my wok cooking and had a can on hand. I cut my Hoisin sauce with some tomato puree to mellow it out somewhat, by itself I find it can overpower other flavors. I par-baked the thin skin in a pizza pan this time, interesting, I'll have to work with a pan more. Overall, very pleased.Don

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#4, I was constantly interuppted while baking this pizza so my edges got a bit of char however this was an absolutely outstanding sublime* pizza. The sauce is a mango, lemongrass, reduced coconut milk with garlic and chopped dried red peppers and fish sauce. Topped with Thai basil as garnish. *Next time I would use red pepper flakes as this must be the spiciest hot pizza I have ever made. I'm still sweating and drinking beer as I type. Wonderful blend, except for the hotness, of sweet, sour, salty and heat. This to me is paramount for oriental dishes. The dough is off the shelf low gluten Mexican AP flour.1 to 2 whole mango pitted and skinned coarsely chopped(canned is fine)2 shalks lemongrass thinly sliced (no real subsitute but in a pinch lemon juice to taste)3 Tbs. reduced coconut milk or cream1 tps. red pepper flakes1 to 2 Tbs. Fish sauce depending on taste1 to 2 cloves chopped garlicPlace all in small food processor and blend. Let rest for a time for flavors to blend. Over night is best.

Your pie looks great and is a fantastic idea. I'm really excited to try it. The only change I think I will make is to use fresh Thai chilies and put them straight into the sauce. The hotter the better for me. Maybe put some sauteed bell pepper and onion on top with the shrimp.

Very nice!

Craig

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A wilted spinach in sesame oil and rice vinegar base, with tuna and white radish topping and a drizzle of wasabi mayo. Edge was brushed with seasame oil. Very different but very tasty. Next time I'll garnish with the white radish after baking. Sorry about the poor pic.Don